2011 Kia Borrego EX V6 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8

To start off, both 2011 Kia Borrego EX V6 and 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego EX V6. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego EX V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 weights approximately 341 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego EX V6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego EX V6. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego EX V6.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Kia Borrego EX V6 2011 Kia Borrego EX V8
Make Kia Kia
Model Borrego Borrego
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 337 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 438 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.7:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 78 L


 

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